The Ford government’s recent announcements regarding post-secondary funding have drawn criticism from students, unions, and experts. The changes announced are: an end to the 2019 tuition freeze, a $6.4 billion investment in higher education, and making OSAP a primarily loans-based program. The investment has been called “a step in the right direction” by the Canadian […]
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Skills Development Fund selection criteria is biased and unregulated
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Proposed increase in government oversight neglects underfunding concerns Ontario’s Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, has faced widespread opposition by numerous student associations in recent months. The wide-ranging impacts of the Bill include amendments to four acts and the expansion of government control over educational institutions and organizations pertaining to children and youth.
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An interview with the University-Rosedale representative on top issues facing students and Ontarians Jessica Bell is the MPP for the riding of University-Rosedale, representing its constituents in the Ontario Legislature. She is a member of the Ontario New Democratic Party and is the official Opposition Housing Critic. Ahead of the holidays, The Strand was able
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